Make A Bigger Impact With Your Business - Bessi Graham And Lily Patrascu

Make A Bigger Impact With Your Business - Bessi Graham And Lily Patrascu Bessi Graham, with over a billion dollars of capital driven into small and medium-sized businesses, is the CEO and co-founder of Benefit Capital. She has directly invested in 42 businesses through debt and equity while also using her own capital for grants. Her approach challenges traditional profit-maximization models by merging money with meaning to build resilient businesses. She emphasizes the importance of understanding both the value a business brings and the value stakeholders seek, creating a win-win model. By clearly communicating impact beyond financial returns, entrepreneurs can attract investors who seek both profitability and purpose. About The Guest Bessi is a business and leadership strategist, TEDx Speaker, CEO and Co-Founder of Benefit Capital. Bessi has driven over a billion dollars of capital into small and medium sized businesses. Used their own capital to grant to dozens and invest directly (both debt and equity) in 42 businesses. Holds undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications from Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Monash, and Macquarie universities and The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Is an Advisor to governments (including a Ministerial Appointment with the Australian Federal Government), the United Nations, and a coach for the Obama Foundations Emerging Leaders Program, as well as working with hundreds of business leaders around the world. For More Info About Bessi Graham, visit: https://www.bessigraham.com/ https://www.bessigraham.com/podcast https://www.benefit.capital/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/bessi-graham-48a31323 https://youtube.com/@bessigraham8839?feature=shared Timestamp 0:00 Introduction to Episode 0:49 Purpose of Business Beyond Profits 1:41 Building a Resilient Business 3:29 Understanding Value Proposition 5:30 Leveraging Purpose for Investment 10:11 Practical Blueprint for Business Impact 17:46 Team Motivation and Alignment 28:31 Conclusion and Services Offered 30:05 Workshop Motivation 30:10 Facing Challenges 30:15 Support for Business Leaders 30:27 Design Refinement 30:30 Thriving Business Vision 30:59 Entrepreneur Resources About The Host Lily Patrascu is an ultra-creative book publisher and personal brand strategist for thought leaders, CEOs, luxury influencers. 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